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cameraCanon EOS 6D

settings Aperture f/0 ISO 1600 Shutter 21/2 Focal Length 0/1 

upload_dateNov, 2019

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Behind The Lens

Location

I was working at the Aurora Station outside of Yellowknife North West Territories in Canadas North The temperature out side was minus 42. with no wind and a sky filled with stars and the Aurora dancing across the sky.

Time

I had just set some people up for taking pictures of the Aurora and was on my way back to the cabin when all of a sudden the Aurora started coming out over the cabin. I just had enough time to set my camera and tripod up for the shot

Lighting

I wanted this shot to make the cabin stand out under the Aurora. The night sky was so clear and the air so cold. The light from the stars and the cabin gave so much light around the snow making it look like it was just starting to get dark. You have to be in the forest of the North on a cold and clear night to understand the beauty and quietness that surrounds you. Plus have the Northern Lights dancing above your head.

Equipment

I used a Canon EOS 6D with a sigma 24-70 wide angle lens set at 1600 ISO at 2.8 . I also used a Vanguard Series70 PH-32 tripod Also a cable release.

Inspiration

I have worked at the Aurora station for a few years helping tourist take Aurora picture. I found this to be a real rewarding hobby helping people with there photography with some very fancy cameras and at the same time I was learning new skills and also making life long friends. The night was clear and cold and I new we were in for a great night of Aurora The Aurora started coming out just behind the cabin and was getting more intense so I just had time to set up. The rest of the night was fantastic with one of the best display of Aurora in a long time.

Editing

Yes just a little. I have a mac and only used what comes with it. I have a problem with some of the pictures I see. To me taking pictures is what you see and what you can create. Not what you can doctor up. I do agree when you doctor the pictures up it sure makes some fantastic shots but is that what your eyes and your camera saw?

In my camera bag

I carry a Cannon EOS 6D plus a Sigma 2.8 24-70 wide angle and a Cannon 50mm with a Canon Remote RS-80N3 and a Canon Zoom lensEF 75-300 plus a head lamp in my Lowepro camera bag.

Feedback

You have to dress warm and have some warm tea or coffee. Carry a back up battery, the cold will drain the battery over time. Another thing you should not do is take the camera inside and out the moisture will build up on the camera. If you do take it inside, make sure you let the camera and lens warm up and don't wipe the lens. Let it dry. Have a good tripod and take lots of pictures The Aurora is always changing in the sky. Another thing you have to do is try different time settings holding the shutter open I work between 8 to 30 seconds and sometimes longer depending how bright the night is. I work between F2.8 to F4. Make sure all your electronics like auto focus and flash are turned off and use a Cable release with the camera in BULB setting. Then enjoy the night.

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